TORONTO, September 12, 2016 – Public figures such as United States presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump may have to do a lot more than just say sorry to win back public trust after a misdeed, said a York University researcher whose study on trust was published today. “Whether it’s a boss, co-worker or […]
York U researchers receive more than $7 million in SSHRC awards
TORONTO, September 9, 2016 – Today at York University, the Hon. Kirsty Duncan, minister of science, announced $163 million in Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) funding to support important research across Canada. More than 44 research projects at York University will receive a total boost of $7 million of the federal funding, […]
World Leading Vision Research Program Receives Canada’s Premiere Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Part of $120M multi-partner investment in York U’s VISTA program TORONTO, September 8, 2016 - Today, York University’s world class expertise in vision research is being recognized by the government of Canada with the nation’s most prestigious research grant. A $33.3 million Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant will support the […]
York U expert available for comment on school board exemptions from classes based on religious beliefs
TORONTO, September 8, 2016 –Some Greater Toronto Area school boards have allowed students to be exempted from classes on the basis of religious beliefs. This exemption for some boards is done on a case-by-case basis and only as a last resort if the school cannot come to a compromise with parents. This issue has now been […]
York U celebrates launch of OSIRIS-REx mission
TORONTO, Sept. 6 – York University, the lead university for Canada’s instrument contribution to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, will celebrate the mission’s launch to the asteroid Bennu on Thursday, Sept. 8. Along with first-year York U space science and engineering students, undergraduate and graduate students involved in space research at the Lassonde School of Engineering will […]
Two York University students receive Canada’s largest STEM scholarship
York University will welcome two first-year students to campus this fall who have earned prestigious Schulich Leader scholarships for academic excellence, leadership in school and community life and entrepreneurial talent. Rathesh Balendran and Arma Khan will enter their first year at York with scholarships created in 2011 by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich […]
York U experts available on sports-related topics
TORONTO, August 5, 2016 – York University is proud of its top athletes headed to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games, opening Aug. 5. While congratulating them on making it among the 65 athletes representing Team Canada, York U is offering its world-class researchers in sports-related areas for media interviews: Athletic coaching & performance Joe Baker, […]
